Residential & Intensive Treatment

Residential and Intensive Treatment provides a trauma informed, 24-hour therapeutic treatment where youth work through emotional and behavioral issues that often stem from a history of abuse or neglect.

Clients receive weekly individual, group, and family therapy with a licensed therapist, in addition to case management, life skills education, and recreational therapy.

Program features include:

A treatment team works with children and their families to de-escalate crises and stabilize behaviors.

Youth reside in dormitories at Epworth where there is highly structured, 24-hour staff supervision and nursing care provided.

Residents attend school in the Webster Groves School District, in accordance with their school history, and utilizing supports as needed.

Residential Aftercare supports youth in the transition from Residential Treatment to life in the community, helping them successfully resolve issues and maintain long-term community placement.